Subtract 42/10 from 28/36
1st number: 28/36, 2nd number: 4 2/10
28/36 - 42/10 is -154/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
42/10 = 42 × 18/10 × 18 = 756/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/180 - 756/180 = 140 - 756/180 = -616/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -154/45
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